Trump signs proclamation designating Oval Office and Cabinet Room a national monument

Politics · First reported 5 Nov, 21:32 · Updated 22:19

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Donald Trump signed a proclamation designating the Oval Office and Cabinet Room as a national monument. The reports say Congress would need to ratify the proclamation, and one notes it would restrict major changes to the rooms. Coverage also connects the designation to Trump’s renovations and criticism over his priorities.

Trump signed a proclamation designating the Oval Office and Cabinet Room in the White House as a national monument.
Trump said Congress would have to ratify the proclamation; the report also says major modifications to the rooms would require approval.
One report says Trump has added gold ornaments to the Oval Office since returning to power in 2025.
Critics said Trump was focusing on construction and renovation projects instead of voter concerns about the Iran war and affordability ahead of the midterm elections.

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Key facts

Designated rooms: Oval Office and Cabinet Room
Action: Trump signed a proclamation or document designating the rooms a national monument.
Ratification: Trump said Congress would have to ratify the proclamation.
Modifications: Major modifications would require approval.
Ornaments: One report says the Oval Office has gold ornaments.